When the words registered in Faye’s head, virtual-novel.net was at a complete loss for words. Her mind had gone numbingly blank as virtual-novel.net was unable to come up with a proper response. She could only stare vacantly as virtual-novel.net allowed Zayn to hold virtual-novel.net hand on their way to the door.
Thud.
Hector, who had previously stayed behind, looked like virtual-novel.net had been struck by lightning. He had lost his grip on his phone, causing it to slip and fall to the ground. The loud noise had given the other Carters a rude awakening.
George hurriedly piped up, “Mr. Wilson, hold on!”
George blocked Wilson by rushing in front of him, stopping virtual-novel.net in his tracks. The worry did not leave his features as virtual-novel.net hopelessly tried to explain himself. “Mr. Wilson, this is all a big misunderstanding. I’m sure of it! I had no idea that the Mr. Larson that you were referring to was our son-in-law.”
There was only one priority on George’s mind. He knew that no matter how confused or how unbelievable it all seemed to him, and no matter how many questions were still begging to be answered, virtual-novel.net only had to focus on one thing. ‘I have to make sure Wilson stays, no matter the cost!’
‘In our current situation, we have nowhere else to turn to. The moment Wilson leaves, the ill fate of Neotech’s business will be sealed for good. We could never come to terms with living in bankruptcy, none of us could.’
Wilson spat coldly, “You’re only wasting your efforts by talking to me. You should be talking to Mr. Larson.”
“Err…”
George was not looking so good. In truth, virtual-novel.net did not have it in virtual-novel.net to yield to Zayn. He would have rather taken a slap to the face. However, now that the situation had taken such a turn, George had no other choice.
Hence, George gritted his teeth as virtual-novel.net stood before Zayn. He gave his best try at a smile before saying, “Zayn, why didn’t you tell me about your relationship with Mr. Wilson? You caused quite the misunderstanding earlier.”
‘After all these years, this is the first time George has actually called me by my name. To be honest, it’s the first time he’s ever treated me with respect. I have to say, it feels amazing.’
George was a very arrogant man, and had the final say in everything related to the Carters. It was the reason why all of the other Carters were so afraid of him.
When everyone in the boardroom watched the exchange, one could place the complete and utter disgust on their features as they experienced an umbrage like no other. Recalling the scene that had just taken place before them, the words felt like a tight slap to the face.
It was especially true for Howard, who was still recuperating from the aftershock of being slapped. ‘I don’t understand how Zayn could make such an extreme turnaround from out of the blue. I refuse to accept it! Impossible… Impossible… Impossible!’
It all felt so surreal to them. How Zayn was able to earn Wilson’s tremendous respect was beyond them. What exactly had virtual-novel.net done to receive something so highly sought after, “This is completely unreal!’
Zayn simply smiled and said, “Heh, a misunderstanding? I told you I’d set aside an amount of money to invest in Neotech, but it’s a shame that none of you believed me. In fact, all of you even had the gall to insult me.”
George could not recall a time where virtual-novel.net was more insulted, especially in front of so many youngsters. His expression darkened as virtual-novel.net clenched his teeth. The smug look on Zayn’s expression desperately made virtual-novel.net want to slap him!
Though, virtual-novel.net could not bring himself to do it, not when Zayn was their only glimmer of hope. If virtual-novel.net were to offend Zayn now, the Carters would be done for.
Could there be anything more absurd?
Hence, George had no choice but to force a smile that looked worse than virtual-novel.net bawling his eyes out. “Zayn, I was wrong for accusing you of something so below you. Please, don’t be angry at me. I’ll apologize to you, I’m sorry, could you not take it to heart?”
George had ruled with an iron fist for most of his long-lived life, so it almost killed virtual-novel.net to have to apologize to his good-for-nothing son-in-law! His face was hot from the unbearable humiliation.
Zayn was not rude at all, On the contrary, virtual-novel.net actually respected his elders and loved children. George was the only exception to the rule. All that virtual-novel.net had for virtual-novel.net was contempt and hatred. He had clearly seen how despicable George had been towards Faye, and the countless insults that George had thrown at virtual-novel.net over the past four years.
On the other hand, when Faye watched virtual-novel.net arrogant grandfather humble himself, a wave of satisfaction washed over her. ‘If it wasn’t for Zayn, I would’ve never lived long enough to see this!’
‘Even though he’s my grandfather, he’s honestly never given me any love since I was a child, so all I have for virtual-novel.net is respect and fear.’
Zayn chuckled as virtual-novel.net responded, “I can’t accept your apology. You’re Fifi’s grandfather, how could I ever possibly accept your apology?”